Mr. Chukwuebuka Shedrack Ugwu
Mr. Chukwuebuka Shedrack Ugwu is a LECTURER II in POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Polymer Engineer whose research interest are reclaiming waste (waste recycling), Biodegradable Polymers and Nanocomposites. I am a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering. I am research and innovation enthusiastic, proactive and open to learning. I have done a work on production of oil from waste using pyrolysis.
Personal Information
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Address: | Polymer And Textile Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2023) November, 2019 to September, 0023 M.ENG |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2023) November, 2019 to September, 2023 M.Eng Polymer Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2015) October, 2010 to July, 2015 B. Eng Polymer And Textile Engineering |
| 4 | St. Patrick's Secondary School, Obollo-Afor. (NECO, July, 2008) September, 2002 to July, 2008 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to September, 2023 |
| 2 | PRODUCTION AND SAFETY ENGINEER, HOGG ENGINEERING LTD January, 2018 to December, 0019 |
| 3 | Mathematics and Chemistry Teacher, All Star Academy, Idiroko, Ogun State January, 2017 to December, 2017 |
| 4 | Mathematics and Geography Teacher, Morning Star Secondary School, Amalla October, 2015 to December, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Anthony Chidi Ezika, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Henry Chukwuka Oyeoka, Uzoma Ebenezer Enwerem, Ugwu Shadrack Chukwuemeka, Ibenta Martin Emeka. (2025, September) Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites |
| 2 | hidi Ezika, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Raphael Stone Odera, Uzoma Ebenezer Enwerem, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Martin Emeka Ibenta, and Shadrack Chukwuebuka Ugwu. (2023, June) Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Shadrack Chukwuebuka Ugwu , Anthony Chidi Ezika , Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi , Martin Emeka Ibenta , Emmanuel Obumneme Ezeani. (2025, January) Enhancing the electromagnetic, piezoresistive, and electrical properties of polymers using MXene Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering |
| 2 | Anthony Chidi Ezika, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku, Raphael Stone Odera, Uzoma Ebenezer Enwerem, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Martin Emeka Ibenta, Shadrack Chukwuebuka Ugwu. (2024, March) Influence of Fiber Treatment on the Wear Properties of Biocomposites Wiley‐VCH GmbH, https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527838080.ch14 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anthony Chidi Ezika , Henry Chukwuka Oyeoka , Christopher Chiedozie Obi , Shadrack Chukwuebuka Ugwu , Martin Emeka Ibenta. (2025, January), "Enhancing the mechanical and electrical properties of polymers using graphene", Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites |
| 2 | Christopher Igwe Idumah, Iheoma C Nwuzor, Emmanuel Obumneme Ezeani, Caribelle Ngozi Nwogu, Shedrack C Ugwu, Victor U Okpechi, Henry C Oyeoka, Martin E Ibenta, Raphael Stone Odera, Azman Hassan. (2025, March), "Immobilisation of Biomolecules in Natural Fibre Polymeric Nanobiocomposites for Biomedical Applications", CRC Press |
| 3 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Matthew N Abonyi, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Shadrack Ugwu, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne. (2025, January), "Carbon nanotubes and their derivative biocomposites for dye adsorption", Engineered Biocomposites for Dye Adsorption |
| 4 | Idumah, C., Nwuzor, I., Ezeani, E., Nwogu, N., Ugwu, S., Okpechi, V., Onyeoka, H., Ibenta, M., Odera, S. and Hassan, A.. (2024, March), "Advancements in Biomolecules Immobilization on Natural Fiber Polymeric Nanobiocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Encycl. Pol. Pol. Mat. Pol. Technol.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Nwuzor I Idumah, A Ezika, N Nwogu, S Ugwu, U Okpechi, H Oyeoka, M Ibenta, S Odera, T Ukeme. (2024, April), "Poly (Lactic) Acid Hybrid Bionanocomposites and Applications", Routledge. Encycl. Pol. Pol. Mat. Pol. Technol |
| 6 | Anthony Chidi Ezika, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Henry Chukwuka Oyeoka, Uzoma Ebenezer Enwerem, Ugwu Shadrack Chukwuemeka, Ibenta Martin Emeka. (2024, May), "Insight on Electronic and Thermal Behaviors of Conductive MXene- Ti3C2Tx-Based Polymeric Hybrid Material and Their Capacitive Energy Storage Applications: A Review", Advanced Energy Conversion Materials, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Raphael Stone Odera, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Emmanuel O. Ezeani, Victor U. Okpechi, Izuchukwu O. Madu, Henry C. Oyeoka, Shedrack C. Ugwu & James E. Ogbu. (2023, December), "Novel advancements in flame retardant mechanisms of halloysite nanotubes polymeric nanoarchitectures", Taylor and Francis |
| 8 | SHADRACK CHUKWUEBUKA UGWU, CHIZOBA MAY OBELE. (2023, February), "A mini-review on expanded polystyrene waste recycling and its applications", World Journal of Advanced Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, pp 15 |
| 9 | Chizoba M Obele, Shadrack C Ugwu, Jeremiah L Chukwuneke. (2023, June), "Development of textile printing ink using expanded polystyrene waste as a binder", Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, Vol. 14, pp 14 |
| 10 | Oragwu Ifeoma Perpetua, C. U. Ugwu Shadrack. (2021, November), "Essential Oil from Lemon Peel (Citrus lumion) and application in Skin-Care Lotion", Chemical Science International Journal |
| 11 | Ifeoma P. Oragwu, Emmanuel Onyema Iloh, Shadrack C. Ugwu. (2021, May), "Thermal - Decomposition and Conversion of Plastic Wastes to Diesel Fuel", American Journal Of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), Journal Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Shadrack Ugwu, Zohra Benfodda, Anne-Cécile E. Duc, Gilles Dusserre. (2025, October), "Assessing Water Pollutants Level in Developing Nations' Rivers", |
| 2 | Shadrack Ugwu, Zohra Benfodda, Anne-Cécile E. Duc, Gilles Dusserre. (2025, April), "Assessing the environmental impact and its related health issues by petrochemical pollutants", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Doctoral Studies" (January, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Petroleum Technology Development Funds (PTDF) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | TimeTable Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Accreditation committee member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Departmental Assistant Examination Officer, "Polymer and Textile Engineering Department" (November, 2019) |
| 4 | Departmental Liberian, "Polymer and Textile Engineering Department" (May, 2019) |
| 5 | Departmental Liberian, "Polymer and Textile Engineering Department" (May, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria" (member since 2024), https://polymerinstitute.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Institute of Polymer Engineers" (member since 2022), https://polymerinstitute.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R63465 (member since 2021), https://coren.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) Annual Conference, Brindisi, Italy (2025)", (International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) and Critical Infrastructure & Resilience Europe (CIPRE)), 13th October, 2025 to 17th October, 2025; Brindisi, Italy |
| 2 | "Spring Day of École Doctorale 583, University of Nîmes, France (2025)", (University of Nîmes, France), 28th April, 2025 to 28th April, 2025; Nimes France |
| 3 | "Faculty of Engineering Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty od Engineering), 10th October, 2022 to 10th October, 2022; Unizik |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Institute Of Polymer Engineer (IPE) Conference", (Conference Organizers), 10th August, 2019 to 10th August, 2019; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |